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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 255.78 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 255.78 and 105.59 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 255.78 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/255.78 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 255.78 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 27,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,007.81/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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